03-14-13 Redevelopment Commission Minutes

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South Bend Redevelopment Commission Regular Meeting —March 14, 2013 6. NEW BUSINESS B. South Bend Central Development Area (2) continued... create construction and bidding documents that the Board of Public Works will use to bid out the project. Staff requests approval of the attached professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $26,600. These costs are part of the approved project budget of $295,214.20. Mr. Varner asked when there is moveable furniture, who is tasked with making sure that it's neatly repositioned on a daily basis. Mr. Kain responded that there will not be new furniture purchased for this area. DTSB has furniture stored in its office, that is set out in the spring and summer months between the hours of 11 -3 and is stored during the winter. Mr. Varner asked if the plaza property is still owned by Wells Fargo bank. Mr. Kain responded that it does. Mr. Varner asked how long the Commission will have the use of this property, since it has made a sizable investment in it. Mr. Kain responded that the Redevelopment Commission does not have a lease on this property. This is being done through a license agreement which allows the City of South Bend to go on private property and make improvements. Because this is a public plaza space, staff is looking into liability issues. There has been discussion about shared liability between the developer and the City of South Bend, so that could result in the creation of a lease agreement. Mr. Varner would like to see that done. Mr. Downes asked if staff expects there will be more street vendors taking advantage of the space on the property. Mr. Kain responded that the hot dog stand has had a very successful operation downtown. He thinks it would add vitality to downtown if there were more vendors. There will be a kiosk at the outer corner of the plaza which could be used by a food vendor, among other uses. Ms. Schey asked whether street vendors wouldn't be unfair competition for the established restaurants downtown. Mr. Kain responded that the lunchtime demand has capacity for a couple more street vendors, but he agrees that the number would have to be limited to not cut into restaurant business. Upon a motion by Mr. Downes, seconded by Mr. Varner and unanimously carried, the Commission approved the proposal for architectural services related to the Studebaker Plaza for the scope of services and fee proposed. B. Airport Economic Development Area (1) Resolution No. 3126 related to acquisition of property in the Airport Economic Development Area (726 -730 E. Sample St.) 4